10 June
14 June
Avantis Group, a leading global service provider in the maritime & offshore industries, has announced a strategic cooperation with T.J. Giavridis Marine Services, an organisation renowned for its comprehensive services for the shipping sector. This partnership aims to provide enhanced support and services to Greek shipowners, strengthening their capabilities in repair, retrofits and upgrades worldwide.
14 June
Danelec has become the first Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) manufacturer to receive new DNV Cyber Security Type Approval for IACS UR E27, for its advanced DM100 VDR platform. This significant milestone underscores the Danish maritime safety and digital technology company’s commitment to providing best-in-class solutions for maritime safety and operational performance. The International Association of
14 June
Seatrium Limited and GE Vernova Inc. announced that they have been awarded a third contract by TenneT TSO B.V. for the construction of a 2GW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) electric offshore transmission system in the Netherlands. The project is slated to begin this month, with commissioning expected by 2031. This contract is part of
17 June
WEC Lines has announced that from 29 June 2024, the company will launch a direct, weekly service with short transit times connecting Portugal and Spain with Ireland and the United Kingdom in one seamless, fully controlled operation. The new weekly service will be performed by an 812-TEU owned vessel in a fixed-day rotation, departing Bilbao
21 June
Wescom Group is celebrating the success of newly launched products with the sMRT ALERT winning the Innovation Award for Safety and Training category at Seawork. This follows its special mention DAME Award at METS (Marine Equipment Trade Show) in Amsterdam. The sMRT ALERT is recognised as the first UK manufactured AIS MOB which meets the
21 June
SMST has been awarded a contract by Cochin Shipyard Ltd for the delivery of a gangway (Telescopic Access Bridge L2) and a 5t Motion Compensated Crane. The mission equipment is to be installed on a North Star hybrid-electric service operation vessel (SOV) based on VARD 407 design. The walk-to-work vessel will operate at the He
28 June
The launch of crew transfer vessel (CTV) M/V Generater adds to a new series designed for the US market, built upon many years of Northern Offshore Services’ (N-O-S) experience in the rough European waters. M/V Generater is vessel number two in the G-Class vessel series, designed to transport offshore wind technicians and equipment to the
28 June
After months of preparation, Blue World Technologies has announced the successful testing of the world’s first 200 kW high-temperature PEM fuel cell module. The test was completed at the newly established test facilities in connection to the Blue Aalborg Factory, where the fuel cells for the system are produced. The initial testing has been completed
28 June
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has secured a contract from a major North American ocean research facility to supply an electric observation-class ROV. This further reinforces the organisation’s commitment to exploring the deep sea. The Mohican ROV system will help document sea floor communities and species of interest at various depths up to 2,000m. Anticipated
5 July
United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) are collaborating on a series of major liquefied biomethane (LBM) bunkering operations in the Port of Zeebrugge. Titan will bunker ISCC-EU certified mass balanced LBM, also known as bio-LNG, to all of UECC’s LNG dual fuel car carriers this month. These pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs)
5 July
Folk Maritime Services Company, a PIF company and one of the region’s leading feeder and short-sea services provider, has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Bahri Ship Management, a business unit of Bahri, The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia and a global leader in logistics and shipping, to strengthen its fleet’s capabilities. The
5 July
Daphne Technology’s innovative SlipPure™ system has been awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its Plasma-Catalytic technology, with LR witnessed results confirming its performance. This recognition marks a significant milestone in the fight against methane slip in the maritime and land-based oil and gas industries. The advanced SlipPure™ system, which previously received
12 July
Berge Bulk’s Berge Neblina, a 388,000DWT Valemax Ore Carrier, is currently completing its voyage to Brazil following the successful installation of four 5x35m Rotor Sails from Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd (Anemoi). The installation, which took place during the vessel’s scheduled dry docking, was completed at Yiu Lian Dockyards (Shekou) Ltd in China. The selected Rotor
12 July
The ICS Türkiye branch, now up and running for 18 months, celebrated its official branch inauguration in Istanbul with a special ceremony at the Lütfi Kirdar Congress Center followed by the prestigious Bosphorus Shipbrokers Dinner on Friday 28 June 2024. Applauding success “In recent years, Council representatives have been impressed by what the ICS Türkiye
16 July
Nightstick, a global leader in professional portable LED lighting solutions, has introduced the latest fixed head addition to its INTRANT® Angle Light lineup: XPP-5564RXA & XPP-5564GXA INTRANT® DUO Dual-Light Angle Light. Introducing INTRANT® DUO Leveraging the proven performance of the INTRANT Angle Light with a pivoting head, the INTRANT® DUO is designed for hazardous environments. Certified ATEX Zone
19 July
Value Maritime (VM) is collaborating with ForestWave, a prominent player active in the multipurpose shortsea segment, to retrofit two 10,600 DWT general cargo vessels with VM’s advanced emission reducing Filtree EGCS system and integrated Carbon Capture unit. Home installation This marks the first contract between Value Maritime and ForestWave. The Filtree system with carbon capture
19 July
Norway-based shipowner and operator AquaShip/Intership has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems AS (NES) to deliver a deck-based battery energy storage system to the Grip Explorer wellboat. The plan Under the contract, NES will provide a containerised energy storage system that consists of a “Quest” battery charger with 1,250 kW capacity; a 994kWh battery package capable of
26 July
Tuco Marine Group ApS, designer and manufacturer of ProZero workboats, and Lysgaard ShipHolding A/S, a well-established shipowner in bareboat charters for the maritime industry, are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership. This collaboration will enable the chartering of ships from the ProZero workboat series, providing companies worldwide with a unique opportunity to benefit from
26 July
Torqeedo, the global market leader for electric mobility on water, eagerly anticipated the 2024 Olympics. An exciting highlight was the opening ceremony on July 26, featuring a grand parade of ninety boats on the river Seine. At least four of these were powered by Torqeedo’s electric motors and batteries. The vessels, which were equipped by
26 July
The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association UK (WISTA UK) marked its 50th anniversary with a celebratory event highlighting five decades of progress and ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within the maritime industry. The event, which included an insightful conference and a grand evening reception, brought together industry leaders, members, and supporters to
26 July
Okeanus Science & Technology, LLC (Okeanus), an international provider of specialised ocean equipment and marine engineering services, recently announced the addition of a newly designed and manufactured 20-tonne A-Frame and 125HP HPU to its lineup of specialised launch and recovery equipment. This turnkey A-Frame and HPU package is available both for preorder and as part
1 August
Proactive Publications has enjoyed 15 years of publishing perfection. From news and innovations to special reports and company profiles, the company uses its platform to provide the world with the latest business developments. Managing Director John White laid out the journey during an in-depth interview. Report by Imogen Ward.
2 August
OceanScore has opened a new office in Singapore that will enable it to better serve regional clients as the company sees rising Asian demand for its digital solutions geared towards efficient regulatory compliance with the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. “Our list of global clients is growing steadily in line with the industry’s pressing need
2 August
Avantis Group, a leading provider of sustainable marine and offshore solutions, proudly announced a strategic partnership with Industrial Coatings and Access (ICA) Australia. This significant collaboration enhances Avantis Group’s service offerings and positions it as the premier lifecycle service provider in the industry. Strengthening global reach & capabilities This partnership marks a pivotal step in
2 August
Aberdeen-based risk management specialist Marex has been appointed as an independent safety auditor for Aberdeenshire Council’s seven harbours. Aberdeenshire Council Harbour Board has appointed Marex as the independent Designated Person (DP) to monitor compliance with the requirements of the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC). As the port facility duty holder, the council must make sure
9 August
Apollo, a leading engineering and energy advisory consultancy, has been selected to conduct three critical studies for the 7CO2 Carbon Capture and Shipping Hub. This ambitious initiative aims to facilitate local and regional decarbonisation across the Southwest of England, the Midlands and West Wales, attracting up to £1.3 billion of inward investment to the Bristol
9 August
MarineLabs, a leader in cutting-edge maritime weather intelligence technology, has announced Forecast AI, accurate and hyper-localised coastal weather forecasts delivered through MarineLabs’ new machine learning models and extensive data from its fleet of real-time sensor nodes. Forecast AI is a much-anticipated addition to MarineLabs’ flagship product, CoastAware, a real-time weather intelligence solution that enhances safety,
9 August
AST Networks is pioneering the integration of cutting-edge hybrid communication solutions designed to revolutionise the maritime industry. As digital transformation sweeps across all sectors, the maritime industry stands on the brink of a new era, with hybrid communication set to redefine operational efficiency, safety, compliance and crew welfare. In an industry where continuous reliable connectivity
16 August
Danish global marine safety and ship performance leader Danelec has launched a new brand identity to mark the integration of recent acquisitions including the Norwegian ship performance specialist, Kyma AS, the VDR business of MacGregor, and the AI-based analytics platform, Nautilus Labs. The rebrand The rebrand is designed to ‘bridge the gap’ between the safety,